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Junior and Naka's Tapo Adventure

Once upon a sunny day in Uganda, two best friends named Junior and Naka were playing in their village. They heard about a special game called "Tapo" that all the kids loved to play. Excited to try something new, they gathered their friends and headed to the playground.

Brave boy with a big smile, wearing a red shirt and Clever girl with a playful expression, wearing a yellow dress playing outside in a sunny village in Uganda
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In Tapo, there were three important parts: the Guard, the kids who hid, and a special item that the Guard had to protect. The goal was for the kids to hide and avoid being seen by the Guard, while also attempting to touch the guarded item to set everyone free.

Kids playing Tapo game in the playground
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Junior, being the brave one, decided to be the Guard first. Naka and their friends scattered to find the perfect hiding spots. They hid behind trees, under benches, and even climbed up tall slides!

Brave boy with a big smile, wearing a red shirt becoming the Guard and friends hiding in various spots
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With a serious face, Junior began searching for his friends. He looked left and right, trying to spot anyone. But Naka was clever! She stayed hidden and

Brave boy with a big smile, wearing a red shirt searching for his friends
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...quietly crawled behind a bush where Junior couldn't see her. Junior walked right past her, not suspecting a thing!

Clever girl with a playful expression, wearing a yellow dress hiding behind a bush while Brave boy with a big smile, wearing a red shirt walks past
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Naka saw her chance and quickly touched the guarded item. Ding! The sound it made meant they were all free! Junior turned around, surprised to see his friends happily running towards him.

Clever girl with a playful expression, wearing a yellow dress touching the guarded item and everyone becoming free
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They all cheered and laughed, excited to play another round of Tapo. This time, Naka volunteered to be the Guard. They played until the sun started to set, and their laughter filled the playground.

Friends celebrating their freedom and readiness for another round
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Junior and Naka's Tapo adventure was an unforgettable day full of fun and friendship. They couldn't wait to play again and create more wonderful memories together.

Brave boy with a big smile, wearing a red shirt and Clever girl with a playful expression, wearing a yellow dress smiling and hugging as they look forward to more adventures
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Reflection Questions

  • How did Junior and Naka feel when they heard about Tapo?
  • What did Naka do to hide from Junior?
  • Why did everyone cheer and laugh at the end?

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